Serving 117 students in grades 6-12, Cunningham High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cunningham High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Cunningham, KS, encompassing approximately 323.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school from the furthest edge of the zone is about 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of 11 miles from the school to the zone's boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cunningham High School's student population of 117 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
117 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cunningham High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cunningham High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#870 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
White
97%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.7%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cunningham High School's ranking?
Cunningham High School is ranked #870 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Cunningham High School often compared to?
Cunningham High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingman High School, Norwich High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cunningham High School?
The graduation rate of Cunningham High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Cunningham High School?
117 students attend Cunningham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Cunningham High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cunningham High School?
Cunningham High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cunningham High School offer ?
Cunningham High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cunningham High School part of?
Cunningham High School is part of Cunningham School District.
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